The transition for an adolescent or young adult with a neurologic disorder into adult care can be challenging, but steps outlined in a leading medical journal can help pediatric neurologists and pediatricians to ensure a smooth progression. Dr. Mary Zupanc, division chief of pediatric neurology at CHOC, is among the 14 authors of the consensus […]
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Dr. Sudeep Kukreja Recognized by California Medical Association for Increasing Local Members
Dr. Sudeep Kukreja, associate medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit at CHOC Hospital and medical director of the hospital’s newborn hearing screening program, has received the Dev. A. GnanaDev Membership Award from the California Medical Association (CMA). The award is given to the CMA physician member residing and practicing in California who during […]
CHOC Specialist Appointed to CalOptima Board
A CHOC specialist has been appointed to CalOptima’s board of directors. Dr. Paul Yost, chair of CHOC’s anesthesiology division, was sworn in Aug. 4. He was appointed by the Orange County Board of Supervisors as one of six new members to guide the agency that administers health insurance programs for low-income children, adults, seniors and […]
Olympic Medalist Turned Physical Therapist
When athletes of any caliber come to physical therapy appointments, they often struggle with emotional hurdles as big as their physical challenges. Working with an expert who understands their struggles can make it easier to cope, especially when that expert is a former Olympian. Robin Beauregard, a physical therapist at CHOC and two-time Olympic medalist […]
Living with arthritis: Carson’s story
Seventeen-year-old Carson comes from a close-knit family of athletes and had been playing baseball for a decade when consistent, unexplained pain left his family stumped and looking for answers. The next 18 months were filled with countless physical therapy and orthopedic appointments. When an MRI of his spine lead the radiologist to assume they were […]
Meet Dr. Laura Totaro
CHOC wants its referring physicians to get to know its specialists. Today, meet Dr. Laura Totaro, a pediatric hospitalist at CHOC at Mission Hospital. What is your education and training? I attended Loma Linda University Medical School and graduated in 2011. I then became part of the first UC Irvine/CHOC pediatric residency class and graduated […]